Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website
Steven Isoye State Board of Education Chairperson | Official Website
There were 675 students in the halls of Gallatin Community Unit School District 7 schools, 2.9% lower than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Gallatin County amplified the state's declining trend, showing a sharper decrease in student numbers than the state average.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 51.4% of them were girls, and 48.6% were boys.
Data also showed that the majority of students identified themselves as white, making up 94.2% of the Gallatin Community Unit School District 7's total enrollment.
Gallatin Community Unit School District 7 has a main office in Junction and is the only school district within Gallatin County.
Illinois has approved a new budget for 2025 that increases funds for K-12 education to $8.6 billion, $350 million above 2024.
Lawmakers also approved a new bill that creates a statewide child tax credit, which allows families to receive $300 per child under 17 years. This comes after a similar aid was granted from the federal government, as part of the American Rescue Plan.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Elementary School | 290 | 287 | 1% |
| Gallatin Junior High School | 199 | 196 | 1.5% |
| Gallatin High School | 186 | 212 | -12.3% |
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